Author Archives: IBR Staff

May 15, 2006Comments Off on Gold's Gym, Special Olympics announce partnership

Special Olympics Idaho has announced its partnership with Gold’s Gym as the official gym for training and conditioning Special Olympics Idaho Athletes. Coaches and athletes are currently training in a variety of Olympic style sports in preparation for state, national ...

May 15, 2006Comments Off on Supervalu picks three former Albertsons execs

IBR STAFF REPORT Supervalu’s executive team will include three former Albertsons Inc. leaders when Supervalu finishes buying part of Albertsons. A group including Supervalu plans to buy Albertsons in mid-June for about $17 million including assumed debt. Supervalu named Duncan ...

May 8, 2006Comments Off on Tribute to Women and Industry awards given to 41 area honorees

The Women’s and Children’s Alliance, Boise, has announced that 41 local women executives have received a Tribute to Women and Industry (TWIN) award, an acknowledgement of the accomplishments and contributions of exceptional professional women and the companies that provide an ...

The Idaho Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals is seeking the public’s help in nominating outstanding leaders in philanthropy – those individuals and groups who, through their hard work and dedication, have enhanced philanthropy in their communities throughout Idaho ...

Spherion Corp., a national recruiting and staffing company, has announced plans to expand its services into the Boise market through local franchise ownership. Spherion is currently seeking franchise owners to work with local employers and fulfill their recruitment and staffing ...

May 8, 2006Comments Off on Albertsons shareholders prepare for buyout vote

IBR STAFF REPORT The proposed sale of Albertsons Inc. to a group that includes Supervalu Inc. comes to a vote soon. Both grocery chains announced last week that their shareholders will vote May 30 on the acquisition of Albertsons by ...

May 8, 2006Comments Off on BSU to host mock world trade event for area students

IBR STAFF REPORT The International Economic Summit, a mock world trade event for 400 Boise-area high school students, is planned for May 9 at Boise State University. The event includes an executive luncheon for 100 business, government and education leaders ...